Storage; Service; Troubleshooting - J&M Torsion Flex Manual

To add longer service and life to your Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioner, perform the following before placing the implement in storage:
1. Remove dirt and trash that may cause rusting.
2. Repaint any areas where the paint has been chipped, scratched or worn away.
3. Coat all earth moving surfaces with a suitable rust preventative.
4. Inspect for damaged or worn parts and replace before next use.
5. Lubricate wing and wheel pivot points.
6. Block up the conditioner to keep the wheels and ground tools off the ground.
7. Replace all worn, torn and faded decals and reflectors.
8. Store the implement inside away from inclement weather.
To add longer life to your Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioner, perform the
following on a regular basis:
1. Grease hinge, linkage area and wheel transport pivots (3x)
weekly or every 40 hours.
2. Check lighting before over the road transport. Make sure lights
and SMV emblem are clean from dirt and field debris.
3. Check implement for damage, cracked welds, loosened
hardware, etc. Promptly repair to prevent further damage.
4. Check hydraulic system for leaks and hose damage, twists or
kinks and make necessary repairs.
5. Check tire pressures and lug nuts periodically and adjust as
required.
NOTE: Basket bearings do not need greased before the first use. The basket bearings are greased at the factory.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Hoses are incorrectly connected to the tractor control levers.
Insufficient hydraulic pressure from Tractor.
Hydraulic components leaking oil.
Hydraulic hoses are kinked or twisted.
Hydraulic cylinders are leaking.
The orifice in the wing-fold cylinder is plugged.

Storage

Service

Troubleshooting

When Hydraulics Are Not Functioning Properly...
CORRECTION
See the Tractor Operator's Manual for valve and control lever
arrangement.
Check the hydraulic reservoir oil level. See the tractor
Operator's Manual for hydraulic system recommendations.
Locate the leak and replace or repair components.
Locate the twisted hose and correct.
Repair or replace cylinders. See Repair Parts section for
cylinder or seal kit part numbers.
Remove the contamination from the system. Flush system and
change the oil and filter.
Pivots
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